Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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